Politics
Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance
Commission will focus on continual improvement making government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable to the public
Nov 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerWisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit
24 States Look to Roll Back the EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule
Nov 4th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of WisconsinCounty Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards
“The authors of the legislation funding the Community ID program with taxpayer dollars have said publicly that the ID cards will not be used for voting.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderStatement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the Joint Committee on Finance action today
“Today’s action marks a step in the right direction for the I-90/39 highway project.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Janis RinghandRep. Barca Statement on JFC Transportation Bonding
“Instead of making tough choices and exemplifying true leadership, Republicans are once again kicking a bigger can down a longer road.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaSenate Republicans Unwilling to Lead
“Wisconsin families are tired of waiting for Senate Republicans to get their act together.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRep. Barca Statement on Oscar Mayer Closing
"The closure of Oscar Meyer accentuates the urgent need for action on jobs."
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRepresentative Lisa Subeck Response to Oscar Mayer Plant Closure
“I am sad and disappointed to hear the news of Oscar Mayer closing their Madison plant.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckStatement on the closing of Oscar Mayer in Madison
“At the end of last week, Wisconsin had 9,341 workers affected by mass layoffs and plant closings; add 1,000 more.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachRepresentative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons
Semiautomatic assault weapons are a class of firearms that are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly.
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckFinance Committee Approves Amendment for Office on African American Affairs
Sup. Rainey’s Amendment Funds Staff to Advise the County Executive and County Board on Issues Affecting the African American Community
Nov 4th, 2015 by Ald. Khalif RaineySkyrocketing auto thefts a symptom of larger issues
Ald. Donovan blames officer shortage, no pursuit policy and lenient courts
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan